Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Hayden AI Announces Moving Violation Enforcement Solution for Bus Lanes

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Transportation, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Travel, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro, Transport, Intelligence, Behavior, MTA, Ridesharing

Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, today announced a new solution in its transit performance platform: automated enforcement of moving violations in bus lanes.

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  • Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, today announced a new solution in its transit performance platform: automated enforcement of moving violations in bus lanes.
  • Drivers illegally using bus lanes slows down buses and prevents riders from reaching their destinations on-time.
  • According to the MTA, 86% of drivers who receive a bus lane parking violation do not receive another, indicating that automated bus lane enforcement changes driver behavior.
  • “Detecting and enforcing moving violations is an important part of keeping bus lanes clear for transit riders,” said Chris Carson, Founder and CEO of Hayden AI.

LA Metro selects Papercast® e-paper passenger information displays

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Papercast Limited, Business development, Metro, LOS, LTD, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, News, Ridesharing

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Papercast Ltd, the world leader in battery and solar powered e-paper passenger information displays, has announced that Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has selected its energy efficient, environmentally friendly, solar-powered digital bus stop displays to improve the customer experience for Metro's transit riders in downtown Los Angeles.

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  • Papercast Ltd, the world leader in battery and solar powered e-paper passenger information displays, has announced that Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has selected its energy efficient, environmentally friendly, solar-powered digital bus stop displays to improve the customer experience for Metro's transit riders in downtown Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Papercast Ltd, the world leader in battery and solar powered e-paper passenger information displays, has announced that Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has selected its energy efficient, environmentally friendly, solar-powered digital bus stop displays to improve the customer experience for Metro's transit riders in downtown Los Angeles.
  • "We are delighted to be part of LA Metro's strategy to create an improved and more accessible passenger experience for Los Angeles County riders" Robert Bicket, Papercast CEO comments.
  • "Real-time passenger information is integral to next generation, people-first transit services – providing greater certainty

KBRA Publishes Report Assigning AA+ Rating to TBTA’s Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) Senior Lien Green Bonds, Series 2023B (Climate Bond Certified)

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Friday, May 12, 2023
Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Tunnel, KBRA, PMT, TBTA, Jules Kroll, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, European, Issuer, Green bond, ESG, Security (finance), Telescopic sight

On May 11, 2023, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) Senior Lien Green Bonds, Series 2023B (Climate Bond Certified).

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  • On May 11, 2023, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) Senior Lien Green Bonds, Series 2023B (Climate Bond Certified).
  • Concurrently, the long-term AA+ rating with a Stable Outlook for the outstanding TBTA Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Bonds, and the short-term K1+ rating to the PMT Bond Anticipation Notes issued by TBTA and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, were affirmed.
  • Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above.
  • Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com .

Swiftly Selected for Pilot to Improve Real-Time Passenger Information and System Performance for New York City Transit and NJ TRANSIT Through Transit Tech Lab

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
New York City Transit Authority, Partnership, MTA, TTL, Innovation, New Yorker, Partnership for New York City, SAN, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City, Weather, Transport, Operational efficiency, Rail transport, Renewable energy

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. has been selected to deploy its transit data platform for New York City Transit and NJ TRANSIT as a finalist of the 2023 Transit Tech Lab's Operational Efficiency challenge.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. has been selected to deploy its transit data platform for New York City Transit and NJ TRANSIT as a finalist of the 2023 Transit Tech Lab's Operational Efficiency challenge.
  • Swiftly will work with the agencies over an eight-week "proof of concept" period to analyze real-time passenger information and system performance data in order to identify opportunities to improve the rider experience.
  • Swiftly will work with New York City Transit and NJ TRANSIT to analyze the accuracy and comprehensiveness of real-time information available to riders, including arrival predictions and communications around service adjustments.
  • Swiftly will also collaborate with NJ TRANSIT on deploying technology for planning, scheduling, and operations processes to improve system reliability and efficiency.

OUTFRONT Media Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Borrowing base, Front vowel, Maintenance, Travel, International, MTA, Rotation, COVID-19, Outfront Media, Public expenditure, FFO, Acquisition, Administration, Corporation, Transit, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Letter, Music, Video game, Automotive industry, Life insurance, SG&A

Reported revenues of $395.8 million increased $22.3 million, or 6.0%, for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the same prior-year period.

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  • Reported revenues of $395.8 million increased $22.3 million, or 6.0%, for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the same prior-year period.
  • Net Loss Attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.
    Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. increased $28.8 million compared to same prior-year period.
  • Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share was $0.19 in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $0.04 in the same prior-year period.
  • AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. decreased $26.7 million, in the first quarter of 2023, or 75.2%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to lower operating income and higher maintenance capital expenditures.

TYLin Hires Joseph Giulietti as Director of Rail Transit Services

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Monday, May 1, 2023
Consulting, Rail, Professional Services, Transport, Public Transport, Commissioner, State highway, American Public Transportation Association, COVID-19, Multimedia, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Connecticut Department of Transportation, APTA, CTDOT, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Conference, Management

TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Giulietti as Vice President and Director of Rail Transit Services.

Key Points: 
  • TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Giulietti as Vice President and Director of Rail Transit Services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230501005472/en/
    Joe Giulietti, Director of Rail Transit Services, TYLin (Photo: Business Wire)
    Joe completed four years as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).
  • “His expertise and extensive network will be invaluable as we work to help our industry partners achieve their goals in rail and transit.
  • We are excited to welcome Joe to our team and look forward to his leadership in providing exceptional transportation services to our clients.”

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Named to New York’s ‘Power Players in Aviation’ List

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, 5G, Air, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Transportation, Travel, DAS, Boingo Wireless, Wi-Fi, JFK, Wi-Fi 6, Schneps Media, Newark Liberty International Airport, Airport, Port, Boingo, EWR, Multimedia, Human voice, New York Hall of Science, Science, LGA, Engineering, AM, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Environment, LTE, Mobile phone, Airline

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the amNY, PoliticsNY and Airport Voice 2023 Power Players in Aviation list.

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the amNY, PoliticsNY and Airport Voice 2023 Power Players in Aviation list.
  • The list, researched and published by Schneps Media, recognizes influential government officials and business leaders dedicated to bettering New York metropolitan area airports.
  • Boingo was honored for delivering world-class cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity at major airports including John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR).
  • No matter the 5G technology, we can deploy it to efficiently connect a wide range of airport services through one central and neutral provider,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

Hayden AI Awarded Contract for Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement Camera Systems on DC Metrobuses

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Transport, Audio, Video, Artificial Intelligence, Public Transport, Hardware, Metro, Partnership, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, MTA, Deep learning, Intelligence, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Behavior, Safety, Ridesharing

“We are honored to work with Metro to bring automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement to our nation’s capital,” said Chris Carson, CEO and co-founder of Hayden AI.

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  • “We are honored to work with Metro to bring automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement to our nation’s capital,” said Chris Carson, CEO and co-founder of Hayden AI.
  • According to the MTA, 86% of drivers who receive a bus lane parking violation do not receive another, indicating that automated bus lane enforcement changes driver behavior.
  • Additionally, the technology has improved safety along deployed routes, with collisions along the M15-SBS route down by 34% since automated bus lane enforcement was deployed in October 2019.
  • “We’re excited to bring this proven technology to Washington, DC, and to be the first company to use automated bus stop enforcement to keep bus stops safe and accessible for transit riders.”

Hayden AI Announces Bus Stop Enforcement Solution

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Software, Artificial Intelligence, Other Transport, Public Transport, Technology, Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, ABLE, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Intelligence, Safety, Environment, Hayden, Behavior, MTA, Disability, Ridesharing, Transit

Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, today announced a new solution in its transit performance platform: automated bus stop enforcement.

Key Points: 
  • Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, today announced a new solution in its transit performance platform: automated bus stop enforcement.
  • Hayden AI is the global leader in mobile automated bus enforcement, with over 300 units installed in New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for bus lane enforcement.
  • Multiple transit agencies have demonstrated that bus lane enforcement successfully changes driver behavior, and Hayden AI is confident that enforcing bus stops will also impact motorists and have both short and long-term safety and accessibility improvements for riders.
  • “I’m very proud to announce this new capability to the Hayden AI platform,” said Chris Carson, co-founder and CEO of Hayden AI.

Arcadis and VHB selected by Metropolitan Transportation Authority to support historic capital program

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
DBE, Senior, MTA, GEC, Arcadis, VHB, Consultant, DBB, JV, Creativity, City, Growth, Mobility, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transport, C&D, Infrastructure

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, in a joint venture (JV) with VHB, is pleased to announce its selection by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Construction & Development (C&D) to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services to support an unprecedented capital infrastructure program in 2023 and 2024. The federally funded program has an estimated construction value of more than $700 million. 

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  • The federally funded program has an estimated construction value of more than $700 million.
  • The program includes an option for construction phase services for each DBB project.
  • Jee Mee Kim-Diaz, Arcadis New York City Executive, said: "Arcadis is thrilled to partner with MTA and VHB on this extraordinary program.
  • Arcadis will deliver its leading program management services on the projects, complementing VHB's full range of design services.